The Cute, Friendly Boston Terrier

This cute little dog is intelligent, alert and social.  It is a wonderful family dog and a friendly pet.  Fortunately, he doesn’t need a lot of grooming.  Here are some of the interesting stats for this little pooch:

Statistics

Adult Height:  15”-17”

Weight: 10 lbs – 25 lbs

Life Expectancy:  13-15 years

Coat:  Short and smooth

Color:  Black tones with white on chest, paws, and face

Boston Terriers are a non-sporting dog.  They want to be your companion.  They are comfortable around other animals and good with children. Of course, children need to be respectful of their pet and not hurt them.

American bred, the Boston Terrier was developed by crossing the Bulldog and the English Terrier.  It was first recognized by the AKC in 1893.  He is a very alert dog, a great watch dog, and easy to train. They are easy to maintain because they only need brushing once a week, and have clean habits.  They easily adapt to any living environments because they are small.   They don’t need a lot of space, but they do need to be exercised, and any dog does.

There are 6 health issues to be aware of:

1. Cataracts (at any age)
2. Cherry Eye
3. Deafness
4. Heart Murmur
5. Allergies
6. Back issues

If you do a little more research by asking other owners of Boston Terriers, you may decide this is the pet for you.

We have lots of items that would be just perfect for you little dog.  Check out the cat beds as well as the dog beds categories because of their size at Pawsitive Pamperings.com 

So You Want to Get a Dog!

 

Wow! That’s a wonderful undertaking, and a very compassionate thing to do.  But what breed are you going to get?  Any ideas?

Let me give you some highlights of some of the more popular breeds, and then you can make an educated decision.  I have done a little research on these breeds, and I would advise you to do some research also.  Talk with friends; talk with your vet; talk with breeders.  It will be a VERY important decision for both you and your new 4-legged friend.

Too many dogs are returned to the breeder or taken to an Animal Control location because the dog was more than the owner’s had time or space for.  Get educated before you make the decision!  A cute puppy that you see is NOT why you bring your new puppy into your home.  Puppies grow up!

I will be giving you a few points of interest over the next several weeks regarding different breeds.  Please give feedback of your own on this blog about Border Collies so others can have more information.

The first breed I will discuss today is the Border Collie.  You gotta have room!  Room, lots and lots of room.  This is not the best dog for a suburban neighborhood.  He needs space!  He needs outdoor space!  Not just a dog run, he needs to Run!

First, here are 6 general facts:

1. Adult weight : 30-45 lbs
2. Adult height: 19” – 22” tall
3. Life expectancy: 11-13 years
4. Coloring:  Can be tri-colored; most often they are black with white marking patterns
5. Coat:  Medium in length; smooth to rough
6. Grooming – the need to be brushed; heavy seasonal shedding

Here is a list of 7 of their great qualities:

1.  Social
2. Cheerful
3. VERY agile and VERY active!!
4. Great work dogs – they are bred to herd sheep – in fact, they LOVE to work!
5. Highly Intelligent – some think they are the most intelligent of any breed, but I’m sure that is up for discussion
6. Good with Children, and they have a tendency to protect them.
7. Always on Alert! – They will bark at the door bell, and chase almost anything that runs.  They can be trained, however, so they will respond the way you want them to.

There are 2 characteristics that you need to be aware of:

1. They will demand 2-3 hours of your time EACH day because they need exercise and want to work.
2. They need plenty of outdoor space – great for the farmer or rancher

They have 3 breed-typical health issues:

1. Hip dysplasia
2. Seizures – but these can usually be controlled with medication
3. CEA (Collie Eye Anomaly) – generally mild; rarely effects vision

They are a great dog, but you need to be able to meet their needs.  Next time, we’ll discuss the Boston Terrier.

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